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   Number 1: QUIETLY LOUD: Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks PLAN to SHAKE UP the East

   The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks were both teams in the hunt in the Eastern Conference last year. But after fairly quiet offseasons, they are both being forgotten in the scheme of the East. They are both very capable of contending with the top teams and being a surprise team in the East. Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks joins to do an early preview of the Magic's opening night game against the Hawks and a look ahead to the season. The Hawks caught lightning in a bottle with a strong finish to last season, climbing to the 6-seed and pushing the New York Knicks to six games. Can the Hawks find that spark again and prove their egalitarian roster is a viable way to build? Or will the Magic get their revenge, reclaim the Southeast Division and climb the standings themselves? The Magic have their own questions to answer as they face a pressure-packed season where they must compete or face being broken up to avoid the apron restrictions. Who will emerge on opening night? And who will win the battle to compete at the top of the Eastern Conference? 00:00 Recapping last season's performance 05:00 Eastern Conference team dynamics 10:29 Offseason player acquisitions 19:22 Discussing Non-Superstar Basketball Players 23:57 Orlando Magic's upcoming season outlook 28:24 Eastern Conference playoff surprises 33:04 Impact of Injuries on Team Success Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   August 26, 2026·40min
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   Number 2: DECISION: Orlando Magic Weigh Anthony Black Extension—Jalen Suggs FUTURE at Risk?

   The Orlando Magic have one more piece of business hanging over their offseason: Anthony Black is due an extension. The question is not whether Black is worth an extension but what his value is and whether the Magic can afford it. Black had a breakout season last year, but they are faced with the tough choice of whether to extend him because they are now in the apron and have to watch every penny that they spend moving forward. This is no longer a league where teams can invest and extend in their young players without consequence or without thought. That is perhaps how the Magic have found themselves bumping up against the aprons. It is why they may be faced with a critical decision between their two young guards in Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs. Both are essential to the team's future. But the possibility of giving up Suggs is a dangerous one. He is essential to understanding the Magic's success... and their struggles. 00:00 Contract extensions discussion 06:50 Evaluating Anthony Black's value 12:54 Jalen Suggs under pressure 20:00 Evaluating Jalen Suggs' Role and Trade 28:09 Magic's contract strategy backfires Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 14, 2026·34min
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   Number 3: SERIES REVISITED: Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero EXPOSED in disappointing Playoff DEFEAT?

   The Orlando Magic are still recovering from their playoff heartbreak as they prepare for the 2027 season. The series raised plenty of questions for the Magic. The biggest that they will likely face is determining whether Paolo Banchero is the right star to lead the team. His struggles in Game 6 and his struggles to close the series after Franz Wagner's injury linger in the air. And that is on top of all the criticisms of his efficiency and his star power that linger whenever he hits the floor. Can Banchero learn from his mistakes to help make things up fo the Magic in the 2027 season? Or will the Magic have to make a bigger decision this offseason? Our look back at the Magic's series with the Detroit Pistons with Ku Khahil of Locked On Pistons continues as I ask him his impressions on the Magic and what he saw from them in their seven-game series. 00:00 Discussing the Orlando Magic's performance 08:22 Defending Paolo in basketball strategy 12:08 Improving Paolo's dribbling efficiency 17:08 Coaching and Strategy Discussion 22:47 Analyzing defensive versatility 27:31 Discussing Orlando Magic's playoff series Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 08, 2026·30min
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   Number 4: PLAYOFFS REVISITED: What the Orlando Magic taught the Detroit Pistons in their Playoff series

   It has been four months since the Orlando Magic battled the Detroit Pistons in the Playoffs. Both have been stewing on their postseason experience as they prepare for a difficult and tight 2027 season. The Pistons were caught somewhat by surprise in their series with the Magic. Suddenly down 3-1, Detroit's weaknesses with their shooting and their lack of secondary attackers was fully exposed. If not for Franz Wagner's injury, the Pistons would have surely lost. How did the Magic limit Jalen Duren throughout the series and what will that mean for the Pistons as they continue negotiating a new contract with the All-Star center? How impactful was Ausar Thompson and where did he fall short in the Pistons' playoff run? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-magic/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #OrlandoMagic #PaoloBanchero #NBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 07, 2026·30min
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   Number 5: BUILT FOR THE PLAYOFFS? Who must step up to get the Orlando Magic there and ADVANCE

   The Orlando Magic have proven to varying degrees that they are built for the Playoffs. All three of this group's playoff series have gone longer than anyone expected. They still have yet to get a win. How do the Magic turn those small steps into playoff victories? How do they get there to take advantage of their playoff-ready play style? That will come down to the stars taking a step. It will also take Jalen Suggs helping lift the team's ceiling once again. They need a consistent showing from their point guard to get over the hump and take that critical next step. Orlando will also need plenty of other players to step up to help them make a difference this season. They could get a big lift from the development of Noah Penda or the scoring from Nikola Vucevic. But it also means getting a huge bench lift from Anthony Black. There are a lot of things that could help the Magic take a major leap this season. 00:00 Magic's Playoff Learning Experience 07:00 Magic's playoff journey and future 14:36 Improving player performance 19:16 Magic's path to success 26:05 Orlando Magic's offensive potential 32:33 Playoff hopes and podcast channels Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 03, 2026·38min
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